Dorothy Day House

Dorothy Day House All guests are welcomed as Christ with no discrimination.

Keeping Memphis families together by providing housing and support services - free of charge - while they work towards independence and stability.

👉 https://linktr.ee/dorothydayhouse 👈 Rooted in the tradition of the Gospels and inspired by the vision and passion of Dorothy Day, the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality provides temporary housing and support services for homeless families in Memphis, T

N. Working with other local agencies, staff members and volunteers provide families in need with a safe environment and the means to re-establish their independence.

An empty room. A fresh start.For families experiencing homelessness, having a door to close, a bed to sleep in, and a sa...
06/04/2026

An empty room. A fresh start.

For families experiencing homelessness, having a door to close, a bed to sleep in, and a safe space of their own can make all the difference.

At Dorothy Day House, each family receives a private bedroom while sharing common living spaces with other families in our program. It’s more than a place to stay—it’s a place to heal, grow, and take the next steps toward stability.

📚✏️ Help a child start the school year with confidence!We’re looking for sponsors to provide school uniforms and supplie...
06/03/2026

📚✏️ Help a child start the school year with confidence!

We’re looking for sponsors to provide school uniforms and supplies for the children and teens at Dorothy Day House. By sponsoring a student’s back-to-school list, you’ll help ensure they have everything they need to walk into the classroom prepared and ready to learn.

Choose to sponsor:
🎒 A backpack filled with school supplies
OR
👕 A school uniform set

Student-specific shopping lists will be provided by mid-June, and all items are needed by July 10.

Whether you’re an individual, family, church group, business, or civic organization, you can make a meaningful difference in a student’s school year.

Interested in participating? Visit the link below to sign up. If you’re unable to sponsor a list, please share this post to help us connect with others who can!
https://www.dorothydaymemphis.org/backtoschool

❤️ Together, we can help local students start the school year equipped for success.

JobLINC visited Dorothy Day House last week to share career resources, job search support, and personalized guidance wit...
06/02/2026

JobLINC visited Dorothy Day House last week to share career resources, job search support, and personalized guidance with the families we serve. 👩‍💻

Access to stable employment can change the trajectory of a family’s future. We’re grateful for opportunities like these that connect parents with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to pursue their goals.

Thank you to the representatives from JobLINC and for investing in Memphis families! ❤️

“Love is a harsh and dreadful thing compared to love in dreams.” — Fyodor DostoyevskyDorothy Day returned to this quote ...
06/01/2026

“Love is a harsh and dreadful thing compared to love in dreams.” — Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Dorothy Day returned to this quote often.

Real love is not sentimental. It requires patience, sacrifice, forgiveness, and responsibility.

It asks us to stay when it would be easier to leave.
To serve when it would be easier to look away.
To build community in a broken world.

Love is difficult.

And that is precisely what makes it transformative.

Can we talk about this for a second? 👇1 in 3 single mothers in Memphis lives below the poverty line. In OUR city.Behind ...
05/30/2026

Can we talk about this for a second? 👇

1 in 3 single mothers in Memphis lives below the poverty line. In OUR city.

Behind that statistic are real women, real kids, real families.

At Dorothy Day House, we see the people behind the numbers. We believe every family deserves the chance to stay together and build a stable future — that’s why we’re committed to providing housing, support, and a pathway forward for families experiencing homelessness.

Every donation helps provide a safe place for families to stay together and help them access permanent housing, reliable transportation, and living-wage employment.

YOU can be the change.
📣Share this post.
📩Donate today.
🔗 https://tr.ee/R2qgonHGwJ

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of Rivard-Royall GMC and their commitment to helping keep families ...
05/28/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of Rivard-Royall GMC and their commitment to helping keep families together in Memphis. ❤️

After learning about our mission at a meeting, owner Steven Royall reached out to us with a simple but powerful question: “How can we help?” Since then, Rivard-Royall GMC has become a valued partner in our work to help families stay together while pursuing permanent housing and long-term stability.

Thank you for believing in the dignity of every family and for investing in a stronger Memphis community.🫂

💛 WISH LIST WEDNESDAY 💛At Dorothy Day House, we serve families of all shapes and sizes, and that means the needs in our ...
05/27/2026

💛 WISH LIST WEDNESDAY 💛

At Dorothy Day House, we serve families of all shapes and sizes, and that means the needs in our homes are always changing. You can ship our most needed items directly to us when you shop from the link below🛒↓
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/184D983TBTSG5?ref_=wl_share

To coordinate a local in-kind donation:
📧 [email protected]

Thank you so much for sharing, and for your continued support.❤️🏡✨

Every light that stays on. Every family that moves in with groceries in the fridge. Every toddler who gets to go to chil...
05/26/2026

Every light that stays on. Every family that moves in with groceries in the fridge. Every toddler who gets to go to childcare. Every parent who makes it to that job interview.

It starts with you. 💛

Members of the Day by Day Circle give as little as $10/month — and together they cover utilities and connectivity for every Dorothy Day House home. We're working toward 120 members by August, and we'd love for you to be one of them.

$10. $20. $50. Whatever you can do — it keeps the lights on, and keeps families together- day by day.

👉 Join the Day by Day Circle at https://tr.ee/kYEVud1bXy (link in bio)

One minute we’re walking into Walmart… the next minute we’re looking at each other asking, “will all these bikes fit in ...
05/22/2026

One minute we’re walking into Walmart… the next minute we’re looking at each other asking, “will all these bikes fit in our cars?” 🚲🧐

A huge THANK YOU to for helping us purchase new bikes for our family homes through their generous grant support! From rides to the park to getting where they need to go, these bikes bring transportation, recreation, fresh air, and fun to the families we serve.

Thank you for supporting healthy families & stronger communities. ☀️

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321 S Bellevue Boulevard
Memphis, TN
38104

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+19017266760

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